Resiliency

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Solar panels on a roof
From a home's orientation to its airflow and more, understanding resilient building techniques leads to homes that perform well—no matter the weather
Aug. 7, 2026
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The Frank Condos in Austin's historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood features 30 units on a three-acre infill lot and is a prime (and well-received) example of the city's upzoning allowances to enable attainable housing.
Dec. 16, 2025
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The 9,414-square-foot Anderson Residence in Pacific Palisades, Calif., represents the spirit and the sustainabilty of Case Study 2.0 homes. It is an updated, fire-resistant replica of a home that stood for 50 years before being consumed by wildfire.
Dec. 1, 2025
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The so-called 'Miracle House' on Maui survived a wildfire that wiped out 2,200 homes and structures in Lahaina Town in 2023. Photo: c. 2023 Kevin Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat
Oct. 13, 2025
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Examples of homes devastated by extreme weather and natural disasters
May 12, 2025
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Neighborhood in the aftermath of a natural disaster
May 9, 2025
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Homes in Florida flooded following a hurricane
April 22, 2025
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Aerial view of coastal homes in North Carolina, a location prone to extreme weather events and sea-level rise.
April 16, 2025
Photo: Whitney Kamman Photography
Exterior view of The Cottages at Blackwood Groves by Bridger Builders, in Bozeman, Mont.
Jan. 22, 2025

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